Question 1

New businesses start every year. These start-ups are risky ventures, as nearly fail in their first year of operation.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Out of the number of small businesses that start every year, only will survive a decade.

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Approximately 10% of small businesses that start each year will survive a decade. This statistic highlights the challenges and competitive nature of maintaining a small business over the long term.

Question 3

Organizational culture:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

An organization's culture consists of a number of separate elements, such as:

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Question 5

A company's organization culture does NOT manifest in:

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Organizational challenges are not a manifestation of a company's culture but rather situations or obstacles that the company faces, which can be influenced by the culture but are not direct expressions of it. Culture is reflected in how the organization and its members behave, including relationships, safety practices, dress codes, and compensation strategies.

Question 6

The increased use of technology for telecommuting raises a number of issues for human resources, such as:

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Question 7

A critical ethical issue for HR managers related to technology use in work environments is:

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The improper use of proprietary data is a critical ethical issue because it involves the misuse or unauthorized access to sensitive information, which can lead to privacy violations and legal consequences.

Question 8

The impact of technology on organizational structure can be seen in the:

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The ability of top management to bypass middle managers and deal directly with firstline managers is a direct impact of technology on organizational structure.

Question 9

Since companies can now monitor their employees' use of the Internet and e-mail, which of the following is a legislative concern?

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Privacy issues regarding individuals are a legislative concern because monitoring can infringe on personal privacy rights.

Question 10

Outsourcing presents a number of challenges to Human Resources in that:

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Outsourcing can lead to a situation where a firm is still responsible for the actions of its subcontractors but has less direct control over those actions, posing a challenge for Human Resources in managing these relationships and ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements.

Question 11

Rudy is writing a report about the individual challenges his firm is facing. Which of the following would Rudy NOT include in his report?

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing a job to another firm is a strategic decision rather than an individual challenge faced by the firm.

Question 12

The relationship of the individual challenges HRM faces to the organizational challenges HRM faces:

Accepted Answer

The relationship between individual and organizational challenges in HRM is reciprocal because the challenges faced at an individual level can impact the organization as a whole, and vice versa. This interconnection means that addressing issues at one level can have effects on the other, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach in human resource management.

Question 13

The matching of people to the organization, not just to a job, is:

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Matching people to the organization is increasingly important as both the personalities and competencies of executives can significantly impact company performance. This approach goes beyond just fitting a person to a specific job role and considers how well an individual's values, behavior, and outlook align with the broader organizational culture and goals. Studies have shown that such alignment can influence the overall success and performance of a company.

Question 14

A study of small high-technology firms shows that they should hire people who are:

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Small high-technology firms often operate in environments characterized by high uncertainty and rapid change. Individuals who can handle these conditions while being motivated by the potential for future rewards are typically well-suited for such settings.

Question 15

Creating and implementing ethics codes has generally:

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Question 16

One goal of empowerment is:

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Empowerment aims to reduce employee reliance on their superiors (A) and encourage them to take more responsibility for their own tasks (C), fostering a sense of autonomy and initiative.

Question 17

Many profitable American companies eliminate jobs ever year. This trend can be attributed to which of the following factors?

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Quiz 2: Human Resource Management: Challenges and Strategies